By Jessica Fu
Eric Jablonski’s unexpected resignation posed more problems for the Students’ Union than just finding a replacement. On Tue., Aug. 21, the Student Legislative Council, consisting of the SU executive and commissioners, elected Richard Freeman to serve as the new vice-president events. An election was held in response to Jablonski resigning on Wed., Aug. 1, due… Continue reading New SU executive member named
By Jessica Fu
Students say that the University of Calgary’s Learning English for Academic Purposes program is not worth the money. The LEAP program is offered by the faculty of education to prepare students for the English language entry requirement at the University of Calgary. However, students are complaining that the program has its problems. “[Students] write [placement]… Continue reading International students frustrated by LEAP program
By Chris Adams
A bill proposing controversial changes to public sector pensions, including those affecting University of Calgary support staff, left the Alberta legislature last week and will enter a public hearing process for review over the summer. Bill 9 — also known as the Public Sector Pension Plans Amendment Act — drew criticism from union workers and… Continue reading Public- sector pension bill removed from legislature
With a strong cast and a story about true love, time travel, good versus evil and a magical horse, it’s hard to imagine how Winter’s Tale could be anything other than an exciting, inspirational and thought-provoking film — but it isn’t. The movie is based on the 1983 novel by Mark Helprin — not to… Continue reading Film Review: Winter’s Tale
By Sean Willett
The University of Calgary’s department of communication and culture may be getting a little less cultured. As of next year, the department may be making many of the mandatory culture-focused courses in its undergraduate programs optional, leaving some students and professors upset with the change. While communications and culture 301 will remain mandatory, 303, 501… Continue reading Culture courses on the chopping block
A vile movie of the worst degree, That Awkward Moment is a romantic comedy that is neither romantic nor funny. Its leads are a trio of misogynists, its love interests are three women who could do so much better, its jokes are almost non-existent and if you’re hoping for anything other than a terrible time… Continue reading Film review: That Awkward Moment
There’s a long list of new television shows this fall all vying for your procrastination. Some will be worth your time, others won’t. Over the next couple weeks, I’m going to break down a number of new shows and help you decide where it’s worth wasting time rather than studying. This week I’ll start with… Continue reading Screen Time: Fall television preview, part one
By Riley Hill
Students’ Union vice-president student life Ben Cannon has a plan to help students relax during fall semester’s final exams. In fact, he thinks it’s as easy as filling a room with dogs. Fulfilling his election promise, Cannon is working on designating a so-called “puppy-room” in the MacEwan Student Centre later this year. Cannon first offered… Continue reading Plan for puppy room revealed
By Taylor McKee
The 46th annual Night of the Dino — celebrating the athletic achievements of Dinos athletes — was held on April 2 at the Red and White Club. The night was marked by a sneak preview of the new Dinos brand on a preview video featuring the Dinos mascot Rex traveling to the Royal Tyrell Museum… Continue reading Banner night for Dinos athletes
By Taylor McKee
Though the result may be the same as last season, the circumstances are much different for the University of Calgary women’s basketball team after the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Final Eight wrapped up in Regina on March 17. The Dinos finished fourth after being defeated by the St. Mary’s University Huskies in the bronze-medal game —… Continue reading Storybook basketball season ends in Regina